Our trip actually starts in Milan and ends in Venice. Am able to use my AA miles round trip into and out of Venice . Thought we would just fly into Venice and catch the train to Milan to meet up with our group. Another thought is to leave a few days early and spend time at one of the lakes with rail transporation out of Milan and then meet our group in Milan on our departure day. Can anyone advise?
Posted by
Atlanta
4897 posts
Given your circumstances, I'd go a few (3-4) days early and go to Varenna on Lake Como. It's a great place to get over jet lag and refresh for the tour. Another option is Verona, which is on a straight line between Venice and Milan. From Verona you can do a day trip to Vicenza. Padau is another possibility.
Posted by
Green Bay
20254 posts
You can get the Aerobus to Venezia Mestre station to get a train to Milan.
Posted by
San Diego, California
4880 posts
Do you have any interest in Venice?
Posted by
OP
Chicago
13 posts
Think Varenna sounds perfect. Is there a train to Varrenna from Milan? Any hotel suggestions? My budget is around $250 a night or more. I’m assuming the hotel can help me with tours and ferries? Thank you so much
Posted by
OP
Chicago
13 posts
Verona and Venice are included in the tour. Great suggestions!
Posted by
Atlanta
4897 posts
Not sure what their rates will be when you plan to visit, but check out Hotel Villa Cipressi in Varenna. Good location (can walk to it from train station), beautiful facility, good restaurant, and it overlooks the lake.